EXAM 1 OB

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Which teaching strategy would be most appropriate when educating a primipara about the changes that will occur during her pregnancy?

Be selective about the information provided and include those points most relevant to this particular client.

The home health nurse is assessing the client's family support. Which questions should the nurse consider? Select all that apply.

Can the client walk to the bathroom unassisted? Who is involved in the daily care of the client? Does the client receive support from other family members? Are the family members upset with the client's situation?

A community health nurse is educating a group of community stakeholders on the importance of increased outpatient resources in the community. Which factors will the nurse explain directly impact the shift in care from inpatient to outpatient services? Select all that apply.

Changes in population trends Changes to federal legislation

The nurse is comforting and listening to a young couple who just suffered a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage). When asked why this happened, which reason should the nurse share as a common cause?

Chromosomal abnormality

A woman in her 20s has experienced a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) at 10 weeks' gestation and asks the nurse at the hospital what went wrong. She is concerned that she did something that caused her to lose her baby. The nurse can reassure the woman by explaining that the most common cause of miscarriage in the first trimester is related to which factor?

Chromosomal defects in the fetus

A pregnant client at full-term gestation calls the nurse to report contractions every 6 to 7 minutes that are getting stronger. The membranes are intact. The client lives 45 minutes away from the hospital and had a 4-hour labor with the previous birth. What will the nurse advise?

Come to the hospital now for assessment.

A forensic nurse working in a prison must view all clients as people who deserve respect and professionalism. What should the nurse do to enforce this viewpoint?

Conduct ongoing self-reflection and self-awareness.

An 18-year-old pregnant client is hospitalized as she recovers from hyperemesis gravidarum. The client reveals she wanted to have an abortion (elective termination of pregnancy) but her cultural background forbids it. She is very unhappy about being pregnant and even expresses a wish for a miscarriage. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

Contact the health care provider to report the client's feelings.

At 32 weeks' gestation a client with a BMI of 23 has gained 24 lb (11 kg). What is the nurse's recommendation for weight gain for the remainder of this pregnancy?

Continue to gain approximately 1 lb (.45 kg) per week during this pregnancy.

The same principles that define the nursing process are at work within the provision of community based mental health services through which interventions?

Coordination of care

A nurse is caring for a young woman who is in her 10th week of gestation. She comes into the clinic reporting vaginal bleeding. Which assessment finding best correlates with a diagnosis of hydatidiform mole?

Dark red, "clumpy" vaginal discharge

The client states that the first day of her last menstrual period is March 23. The nurse is most correct to calculate using Naegele rule that the estimated date of delivery is:

December 30

At 34 weeks' gestation a client is diagnosed with preeclampsia and sent home on bed rest. The nurse teaches the client to contact the provider immediately if she experiences which change?

Decreased fetal movement

A nurse is assessing a pregnant client with preeclampsia for suspected dependent edema. Which description of dependent edema is most accurate?

Dependent edema may be seen in the sacral area if the client is on bed rest.

A pregnant client at 34 weeks' gestation reports a burning sensation in the lower esophagus. What action would the nurse recommend to increase her comfort? Select all that apply.

Eat five to six small meals per day. Do not eat fried, fatty foods. Do not lie down immediately after eating.

A 28-year-old client with a history of endometriosis presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain and nausea and vomiting. The client also reports her periods are irregular with the last one being 2 months ago. The nurse prepares to assess for which possible cause for this client's complaints?

Ectopic pregnancy

A registered nurse is providing community-based health care for a client diagnosed with early onset dementia. Which strategy is best for the nurse to employ to facilitate the family participating in the client's care?

Encourage active participation of the client and family in health care decisions.

A nursing instructor is teaching the class about community-based nursing. The instructor determines the session is successful when the students correctly choose which activity as an example of tertiary prevention?

Ensuring the client attends physical therapy after orthopedic surgery

What role does the nurse assume when gathering information for a community assessment?

Epidemiologist

A community-based nurse is assessing the needs of a family of four, which includes a physically challenged 9-year-old. Which activity would the nurse prioritize to be an advocate for this family?

Establish eligibility for assistive devices for child.

The nurse is performing a community screening for colorectal cancer. Which characteristic should the nurse include in the screening?

Familial polyposis

A multigravida client is pregnant for the third time. Her previous two pregnancies ended in an abortion in the first and third month of pregnancy. How will the nurse classify her pregnancy history?

G3 P0020 Gravida (G) is the total number of pregnancies she has had, including the present one. Therefore she is G3 and not G2. Para (P), the outcome of her pregnancies, is further classified by the FPAL system as follows: F = Full term: number of babies born at 37 or more weeks of gestation, which is 0 and not 1 in this case. P = Preterm: number of babies born between 20 and 37 weeks of gestation, which is 0 in this case. A = Abortions: total number of spontaneous and elective abortions, which is 2 in this case. L = Living children, as of today. She has no living children; therefore, it is 0 and not 1.

The parents of a neonate born at 32 weeks' gestation ask about the purpose of the surfactant being given to the baby. What is the best response by the nurse?

Helps the lungs remain expanded after the initiation of breathing

Which is accurate regarding assertive community treatment (ACT)?

It offers intensive community-based services.

The nurse is caring for a client who is unsure why the health care provider ordered a sonogram to determine her due date. Which rationale would the nurse provide to this client?

It was needed due to irregular periods.

The nurse is caring for a pregnant client with severe preeclampsia. Which nursing intervention should a nurse perform to institute and maintain seizure precautions in this client?

Keep the suction equipment readily available.

A nurse is working as part of a group to address factors within the community affecting the health of the families in that community. Which area would the nurse identify as playing a role in contributing to altered health status? Select all that apply.

Limited number of institutions providing health care Small number of recreational opportunities for adults and children Overlapping of industrial zones with residential zones

A client, who has not left the home for many years due to agoraphobia, has agreed to having a home health nurse come for a visit. Knowing this level of isolation, which assessment would be the priority for the nurse to focus on?

Mobility problems due to lack of vitamin D exposure

A 32-year-old gravida 3 para 2 at 36 weeks' gestation comes to the obstetric department reporting abdominal pain. Her blood pressure is 164/90 mm Hg, her pulse is 100 beats per minute, and her respirations are 24 per minute. She is restless and slightly diaphoretic with a small amount of dark red vaginal bleeding. What assessment should the nurse make next?

Palpate the fundus and check fetal heart rate.

A client at 27 weeks' gestation is admitted to the obstetric unit after reporting headaches and edema of her hands. Review of the prenatal notes reveals blood pressure consistently above 136/90 mm Hg. The nurse anticipates the health care provider will prescribe magnesium sulfate to accomplish which primary goal?

Prevent maternal seizures

The nurse is preparing to teach a drug education class at a local elementary school. The nurse is focused on providing which type of care to the community?

Primary prevention

The nurse is working in an ambulatory health clinic. What is the focus of community-based nursing practice?

Promoting and maintaining population health and preventing and minimizing disease progress

A preschool teacher calls the hospital and wants to introduce the concept of a hospital to her preschool class in case they ever get sick and need to be admitted. What resources could the child life specialist provide for this group to aid in their learning? Select all that apply.

Provide a room for the class with hospital gowns, masks and equipment used on children. Tour the hospital, including the playrooms on the pediatric floors. Let the children lie in the beds, use the call lights and practice being a patient.

A nursing instructor is teaching a group of nursing students about the various options available to provide nursing care in a community. The instructor determines the session is successful when the students correctly choose which action as the primary focus of home care nursing?

Provide direct client care.

The nurse is reviewing a job description of a school nurse. Which activity would the nurse question?

Provide immunizations to students.

A nurse is describing the use of Rho(D) immune globulin as the therapy of choice for isoimmunization in Rh-negative women and for other conditions to a group of nurses working at the women's health clinic. The nurse determines that additional teaching is needed when the group identifies which situation as an indication for Rho(D) immune globulin?

STIs

The home health nurse will visit a client for the first time in the home. What safety measure(s) will the nurse employ when visiting the client? Select all that apply.

Schedule an appointment with the client prior to the visit. Ask the client to secure animals in another room or outside before the visit. Ensure the nurse's automobile is in good condition and can be driven to the client's home. Carry a cell phone at all times.

The camp nurse is reviewing the health information of the participants at a school-age summer camp for children with diabetes. What topic would be most appropriate for this group of campers?

Self-administration of insulin

A woman has heard that hypotension can be a problem during pregnancy, but she is not sure what it is or what causes it. The nurse explains that it is simply a temporary bout of low blood pressure due to impaired blood return to the heart. It is commonly caused by sleeping in a position that causes compression of the vena cava blood vessel. To avoid this condition, which suggestion should the nurse make?

Sleep on your side.

A woman is concerned that orgasm will be harmful during pregnancy. Which statement is factual?

Some women experience orgasm intensely during pregnancy.

A multidisciplinary healthcare team operates a program aimed at the prevention, identification, and treatment of diabetes on a large Indian reservation. Which aspect of the program would most likely be classified as secondary prevention?

Staffing a booth where community residents who are attending a baseball tournament can have their blood glucose levels checked.

A primigravida client has come to the clinic for a prenatal checkup. What teaching topics would help to promote a healthy pregnancy for this client?

Swimming in a pool is a recommended exercise during pregnancy.

A client at 29 weeks' gestation tells the nurse she is experiencing aches in her hips and joints. What would the nurse do next?

Tell the client these are normal findings during pregnancy.

While reviewing the medical record of a client, the nurse notes that the client is para 2. What does the nurse know from this information?

The client has had 2 pregnancies reaching viability.

During the initial assessment of a 22-year-old pregnant client, the nurse learns that the client usually smokes 2 packs of cigarettes per day. The nurse is planning an education session about lifestyle changes during pregnancy. Which goal would be the most realistic and individualized for this client during this initial clinic visit?

The client reduces her smoking by 50 percent by the next clinic visit.

When describing the role of a doula to a group of pregnant women, the nurse would include which information?

The doula primarily focuses on providing continuous labor support.

A nurse is completing a home visit for an ill child. The mother of the child appears physically exhausted, the house is in disarray, and the young sibling is misbehaving. Which outcome evaluation by the nurse is most appropriate?

The family has not adjusted appropriately to the home care of the client.

The nurse is assisting a pregnant client who underwent a nonstress test that was ruled reactive. Which factor will the nurse point out when questioned by the client about the results?

The fetal heart rate increases with activity and indicates fetal well-being.

The nurse is planning a class for nurses learning to teach early prenatal classes. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective?

The goal of early prenatal care is to optimize the health of the woman and the fetus.

The community health nurse is seeing a mother and newborn for the first home visit. Which information best indicates an understanding of visiting clients in their home?

The home visit is a way of monitoring the well-being of all family members.

A community health nurse is conducting a community assessment on an inner city neighborhood. The assessment reveals predominantly young single parents, higher than expected birth with higher infant mortality, affordable public transportation, several small convenience stores in a 5-mile radius, one grocery store within a 20-mile radius, several small health clinics within a 10-mile radius, and major medical centers within a 20-mile radius.

The nurse determines that the findings of single parents, higher birth rates with higher rates of infant mortality,one grocery store in a 20-mile radius, and medical centers within a 20-mile radius require follow-up.

A public health nurse administers influenza vaccines to a group of individuals during a community vaccination clinic. The nurse understands that this action is considered primary prevention due to which statement?

The vaccination focuses on health promotion and prevention of illness.

A community health nurse understands the importance and impact of cultural competence when caring for clients in the community. In what situation will the nurse find that cultural competence is particularly important?

When members of the community share a heritage that is unfamiliar to the nurse

A nurse is addressing a group of women on the issue of women's health during their reproductive years. Which reason does the nurse provide regarding the need for comprehensive, community-centered care to women during this time period?

Women's health care needs change with their reproductive goals.

Which pregnant woman should consult with her obstetric provider before continuing an exercise program?

a 33-year-old G5P1 with a history of cervical insufficiency

A nurse is caring for a client who just experienced a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) in the first trimester. When asked by the client why this happened, which is the best response from the nurse?

abnormal fetal development

The nurse discovers a new prescription for Rho(D) immune globulin for a client who is about to undergo a diagnostic procedure. The nurse will administer the Rho(D) immune globulin after which procedure?

amniocentesis

A pregnant client is undergoing a fetal biophysical profile. Which parameter of the profile helps measure long-term adequacy of the placental function?

amniotic fluid volume

The nurse is conducting education in the community on what to include in a personal emergency preparedness kit. The community members begin to describe what they will include in their kits. What item leads the nurse to determine that the participants need additional education?

apples and bananas

A pregnant woman is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of placenta previa. Which action would be the priority for this woman on admission?

assessing fetal heart tones by use of an external monitor

A potential complication for the mother and fetus is Rh incompatibility; therefore, assessment should include blood typing. If the mother is Rh negative, her antibody titer should be evaluated. If treatment with Rho(D) immune globulin is indicated, the nurse would expect to administer it at which time?

at 28 weeks

A nurse at the health care facility assesses a client at 20 weeks' gestation. The client is healthy and progressing well, without any sign of complications. Where should the nurse expect to measure the fundal height in this client?

at the level of the umbilicus

The nurse understands that the maternal uterus should be at what location at 20 weeks' gestation?

at the level of the umbilicus (By 20 weeks' gestation, the uterus is at about the level of the umbilicus; by 36 weeks, it nears the bottom of the sternum.)

A community-based nurse has a different set of skills than those of counterparts who work in a hospital. Community-based nurses also face unique issues and challenges. What is one of the unique aspects of community-based nursing?

autonomous action

A pregnant client is hospitalized because of preeclampsia. Magnesium sulfate is ordered to prevent eclampsia. When preparing to administer the magnesium sulfate, the nurse would ensure that which medication would be readily available?

calcium gluconate

The nurse is teaching about an iron supplement that the client is going to take every day. The nurse teaches the client to take the iron supplement with which type of fluid?

citrus juice

A woman calls the prenatal clinic and says that she thinks she might be in labor. She shares her symptoms over the phone with the nurse and asks what to do. The nurse determines that she is likely in true labor and that she should head to the hospital. Which symptom is an indicator of true labor?

contractions beginning in the back and sweeping forward across the abdomen

Which disease process would the nurse screen for under potential genetic disorders?

cystic fibrosis

A woman is being closely monitored and treated for severe preeclampsia with magnesium sulfate. Which finding would alert the nurse to the development of magnesium toxicity in this client?

diminished reflexes

A home health care nurse is visiting a pregnant client with preeclampsia who is being managed at home. The nurse is reviewing the situations for which the client should contact the nurse. The nurse determines that the client demonstrates understanding when identifying which situation(s) as needing to be reported? Select all that apply.

dizziness blurred vision excessive heartburn

A nurse is conducting a refresher program for a group of perinatal nurses. Part of the program involves a discussion of HELLP. The nurse determines that the group needs additional teaching when they identify which aspect as a part of HELLP?

elevated lipoproteins

A nurse is assessing a client's nutritional intake during pregnancy. What method will the nurse use to accomplish this?

enacting a 24-hour nutrition recall

A nurse is monitoring a client with PROM who is in labor and observes meconium in the amniotic fluid. What does the observation of meconium indicate?

fetal distress related to hypoxia

The urine of a woman in her second trimester of pregnancy is found to contain glucose. For which condition should she be tested?

gestational diabetes

A novice nurse asks to be assigned to the least complex antepartum client. Which condition would necessitate the least complex care requirements?

gestational hypertension

A nurse is taking a history of a client at 5 weeks' gestation in the prenatal clinic; however, the client is reporting dark brown vaginal discharge, nausea, and vomiting. Which diagnosis should the nurse suspect?

gestational trophoblastic disease

A woman at 8 weeks' gestation is admitted for ectopic pregnancy. She is asking why this has occurred. The nurse knows that which factor is a known risk factor for ectopic pregnancy?

history of endometriosis

A nurse is providing care to a client who has been diagnosed with a common benign form of gestational trophoblastic disease. The nurse identifies this as:

hydatidiform mole.

A nurse is working at a community women's health clinic. The nurse is involved in primary prevention activities. Which activity would the nurse be performing?

immunizations

A client comes to the emergency department with moderate vaginal bleeding. She says, "I have had to change my pad about every 2 hours and it looks like I may have passed some tissue and clots." The woman reports that she is 9 weeks' pregnant. Further assessment reveals the following: Cervical dilation Strong abdominal cramping Ultrasound positive for products of conception The nurse suspects that the woman is experiencing which type of spontaneous abortion (miscarriage)?

incomplete

The nurse is caring for a newborn whose pregnant parent drank an undetermined amount of alcoholic beverages. Which assessment technique does the nurse use to identify if the newborn has common findings of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder?

inspection

What would be the physiologic basis for a placenta previa?

low placental implantation

A pregnant client is diagnosed with preeclampsia and is to receive medication therapy to prevent eclampsia. Which medication does the nurse anticipate being prescribed?

magnesium sulfate

A woman who is pregnant for the first time has arrived to the labor department thinking she was in labor only to be diagnosed with Braxton Hicks contractions and sent home. Prior to leaving the unit, the woman asks, "How will I know when it is 'true' labor?" Which signs/symptoms should the woman associate with true labor? Select all that apply.

pain in back that wraps across the abdomen and increases in frequency and intensity pink-tinged blood and mucus mixture on underwear sudden gush of clear fluid coming from the vagina

A pregnant client with preeclampsia is to receive magnesium sulfate IV. Which assessment should the nurse prioritize before administering a new dose?

patellar reflex

A client at 33 weeks' gestation comes to the emergency department with vaginal bleeding. Assessment reveals the following: Onset of slight vaginal bleeding at 29 weeks with spontaneous cessation Recent onset of bright red vaginal bleeding, more than with previous episode No uterine contractions at present Fetal heart rate within normal range Uterus soft and nontender Based on the assessment findings, which condition would the nurse likely suspect?

placenta previa

A nurse is teaching a group of pregnant woman about bleeding that can occur early in pregnancy. The nurse determines that additional teaching is needed when the group identifies which condition as a common cause?

placenta previa

A client in her third trimester of pregnancy visits the health care center and asks why she is constipated. The nurse would include which most likely cause when responding to the client?

pressure on intestine by the growing fetus

A woman at 35 weeks' gestation with severe polyhydramnios is admitted to the hospital. The nurse recognizes that which concern is greatest regarding this client?

preterm rupture of membranes followed by preterm birth

A 24-year-old client presents in labor. The nurse notes there is an order to administer Rho(D) immune globulin after the birth of her infant. When asked by the client the reason for this injection, which reason should the nurse point out?

prevent maternal D antibody formation.

To prevent exposure to hepatitis A virus, the nurse teaches the pregnant client to avoid which food?

raw fish

A client at 37 weeks' gestation presents to the emergency department with a BP 150/108 mm Hg, 1+ pedal edema, 1+ proteinuria, and normal deep tendon reflexes. Which assessment should the nurse prioritize as the client is administered magnesium sulfate IV?

respiratory rate

Assessment of a pregnant client reveals leukorrhea. Which instruction will the nurse include when teaching the client about how to care for this condition?

showering daily

A pregnant client and family are planning a trip that requires a 7-hour car ride. Which education will the nurse provide about traveling in a car?

stopping at least every 2 hours to walk around

A pregnant woman has arrived to the office reporting vaginal bleeding. Which finding during the assessment would lead the nurse to suspect an inevitable spontaneous abortion (miscarriage)?

strong abdominal cramping

While triaging messages from the answering machine from clients with the following symptoms, which client would obtain the first visit of the day?

the client at 11 weeks' gestation experiencing abdominal cramping

A woman in week 16 of her pregnancy calls her primary care provider's office to report that she has experienced abdominal cramping, vaginal spotting, and the passing of tissue. The nurse instructs the client to bring the passed tissue to the hospital with her. What is the correct rationale for this instruction?

to determine whether gestational trophoblastic disease is present

The nurse is assessing clients for risk factors in the workplace. Which clients would be at risk for injury due to the environment of the workplace? Select all that apply.

worker who operates equipment in an automobile assembly plant gardener who mows and places fertilizer on lawns nursing assistant who lifts clients in a nursing home

A 35-year-old client is seen for her 2-week postoperative appointment after a suction curettage was performed to evacuate a hydatidiform mole. The nurse explains that the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels will be reviewed every 2 weeks and teaches about the need for reliable contraception for the next 6 months to a year. The client states, "I'm 35 already. Why do I have to wait that long to get pregnant again?" What is the nurse's best response?

"A contraceptive is used so that a positive pregnancy test resulting from a new pregnancy will not be confused with the increased level of hCG that occurs with a developing malignancy."

A client at 11 weeks' gestation experiences pregnancy loss. The client asks the nurse if the bleeding and cramping that occurred during the miscarriage were caused by working long hours in a stressful environment. What is the most appropriate response from the nurse?

"I can understand your need to find an answer to what caused this. Let's talk about this further."

A nurse is teaching a client who is 30 weeks' pregnant about ways to deal with pyrosis (heartburn). The nurse determines a need for additional teaching based on which client statement?

"I should lie down for 1/2 hour after eating."

A pregnant woman at her first prenatal visit asks the nurse if it is safe to have sex during her pregnancy. Which client statement alerts the nurse to the need for further teaching?

"I should substitute intercourse with nonsexual touch to avoid harming the fetus."

The nurse is caring for families at a health clinic. Which statement by a client would indicate to the nurse that the health clinic should take steps to be more effective at providing health supervision to this community?

"My husband takes off work to go to the clinic with our child so he can relay the visit details to me in our language."

A pregnant women calls the clinic to report a small amount of painless vaginal bleeding. What response by the nurse is best?

"Please come in now for an evaluation by your health care provider."

A home care nurse is conducting a presentation on home care for a group of maternal and child health nurses. The nurse determines that additional discussion is needed based on which statement by the group?

"The home setting is the safest setting for delivering health care."

At a prenatal class, the nurse is told by a client that her mother advises her not raise her hands above her head during pregnancy in order to avoid umbilical cord problems. What is the nurse's best response?

"This is a belief from your mother's culture about what to avoid during pregnancy."

At 24 weeks' gestation a client is asked to drink a sweet orange solution and then wait an hour to have blood drawn. The client asks if this is the test to determine if she has diabetes. What is the best response by the nurse?

"This is a screening procedure. If your result is elevated you will be scheduled for a longer test to determine if you have gestational diabetes."

A client suffering a miscarriage at 12 weeks' gestation is very upset that the health care provider has ordered a dilatation and curettage (D&C). How should the nurse respond after the client states she didn't have a D&C the time she lost a previous baby at 5 weeks' gestation?

"This procedure is needed to adequately remove all the fetal tissue."

A primigravida at her 12-week prenatal visit expresses concern that she hasn't felt her baby move yet. What is the best response from the nurse?

"You usually cannot feel them until approximately 16 to 20 weeks."

A nurse has been assigned to assess a pregnant client for placental abruption (abruptio placentae). For which classic manifestation of this condition should the nurse assess?

"knife-like" abdominal pain with vaginal bleeding

The diagonal conjugate of a pregnant woman's pelvis is measured. Which measurement would the nurse interpret as presenting a potential problem?

12.0 cm

The nurse is reviewing client data following a regular monthly appointment at 6 months' gestation. Which fundal height requires no further intervention?

24 cm (An anticipated fundal height for 24 weeks' gestation (6 months) is 24 cm. Between 18 and 32 weeks' gestation, the fundal height in centimeters should match the gestational age. All of the other measurements would require further intervention.)

Utilize the GTPAL system to classify a woman who is currently 18 weeks pregnant. This is her 4th pregnancy. She gave birth to one baby vaginally at 26 weeks who died, experienced a miscarriage, and has one living child who was delivered at 38 weeks gestation.

4, 1, 1, 1, 1 (The GTPAL system is used to classifying pregnancy status. G = gravida, T= term, P = preterm, A = number of abortions, L= number of living children.)

A nurse is monitoring the serum drug level of a pregnant client with preeclampsia who is receiving a continuous infusion of magnesium sulfate. For which level would the nurse continue the infusion?

6.8 mg/100ml Therapeutic serum blood levels for magnesium sulfate should be maintained at 4-8 mg/100 ml. If blood serum levels rise above this, respiratory depression, cardiac arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest can occur.

A client reporting she recently had a positive pregnancy test has reported to the emergency department stating one-sided lower abdominal pain. The health care provider has prescribed a series of tests. Which test will provide the most definitive confirmation of an ectopic pregnancy?

Abdominal ultrasound

A client in the third trimester of pregnancy has to travel a long distance by car. The client is anxious about the effect the travel may have on her pregnancy. Which instruction should the nurse provide to promote easy and safe travel for the client?

Always wear a three-point seat belt.

A primigravida 28-year-old client is noted to have Rh negative blood and her husband is noted to be Rh positive. The nurse should prepare to administer RhoGAM after which diagnostic procedure?

Amniocentesis

A nurse is working with a culturally diverse patient population. Which strategy would the nurse most likely use to assist in recognizing cultural influences on pain perception? Select all that apply.

Appreciate that the meaning of pain varies among cultures. Appreciate that not all people communicate or express their level of pain in the same way. Appreciate that the meaning of pain varies among cultures. Appreciate that not all people communicate or express their level of pain in the same way. Develop an awareness of personal values and beliefs. Use an assessment tool (e.g., rating scale from 0 to 10) to assist in measuring the pain.

A young couple are very excited to discover they are pregnant and ask the nurse when to expect the baby. Based on a July 20 LMP, which day will the nurse predict for delivery?

April 27

What is the most effective way for a nurse to assess a woman's usual food intake during her pregnancy?

Ask her to describe her intake for the last 24 hours.

Which program provides comprehensive, highly individualized consumer services to those with severe and persistent mental illness?

Assertive community treatment

A nurse is visiting the home of a mother and her newborn. The woman's family members are present when the nurse arrives. What is the nurse's best approach to the situation?

Assess the family members' interactions with the newborn and one another.

The nurse in a free clinic is caring for a 1-year-old girl and her single mother. Which nursing intervention would most likely be needed initially?

Assessing the child's nutritional status.

A client in her third month of pregnancy arrives at the health care facility for a regular follow-up visit. The client reports discomfort due to increased urinary frequency. Which instruction should the nurse offer the client to reduce the client's discomfort?

Avoid consumption of caffeinated drinks.


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